Seattle Human Services

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Thank you, KING 5, for your coverage of HSD's Victim Support Team, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and just graduated a new cohort of volunteers over the weekend.👏 https://t.co/I0rNJyYuVy

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HSD's Victim Support Team (VST) addresses a critical gap in domestic violence cases: the time between the initial police response and when a survivor connects with longer-term services. This video celebrates VST's 30 years of service. https://t.co/p96kbKB9sg

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to unite organizations and individuals in uplifting survivors’ voices and experiences. Join us on Purple Thursday, Oct. 15 at Seattle City Hall for this special event: https://t.co/GgOYEdHTFF

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Today (Oct. 1) is the International Day of Older Persons. HSD's Aging and Disability Services division promotes the quality of life and independence of older people in King County via Community Living Connections.

Find out how at https://t.co/pO3m0RNOAW or call 1-844-348-5464.

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As Domestic Violence Awareness Month approaches in October, our latest Employee Spotlight features Michelle Smith of the Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Check it out: https://t.co/JQAqIIS20n

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Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson joined last week's meeting of the Mayor's Council on African American Elders to share her thoughts on the City's direction and hear from advisory council members. Learn more about the MCAAE at https://t.co/2iA9xt8lxz.

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September is Hunger Action Month. Seattle’s map of Emergency Food Resources is a designed to help people in need to find free meals & groceries. It's also a great way to identify local food organizations that need volunteers and donations!
Check it out: https://t.co/T33QSgTPsP

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Last week, Seattle Human Services leaders joined the Low Income Housing Institute and City officials at the groundbreaking for the Glassyard Commons RV Safe Lot and Tiny House Village. Read more about this facility in the West Seattle Blog: https://t.co/rXRsBYM6Xu

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Are you 16-24 and looking to explore career options? APPLY NOW for Learn & Earn: Foundations! Applications close Sept. 25 at 5 PM.

Weekly 2-hour workshops 10/26 to 3/27 on job readiness and career planning. And you can earn stipends! Get details: https://t.co/NWA0PGXt3O

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Join the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders and Age Friendly Seattle on Sunday, 9/13 as they celebrate Grandparents Day, honoring the wisdom, strength, and legacy of the elders who inspire and guide our families and communities. Get details/RSVP: https://t.co/Itiw6xy9yF

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The Mayor’s Council on African American Elders is an advisory council that provides recommendations to City leaders on issues impacting Black elders, ensuring their needs and experiences inform Seattle's policies and priorities. Learn more about the MCAAE: https://t.co/XMF6zowxcb

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Kudos to @KCPubHealth, Chief Seattle Club, and ETS for bringing a substance use disorder counselor to the CSC's Pioneer Square day center. This is a great example of using opioid settlement funds to connect people to treatment, resources, and support. https://t.co/l15s8xGZdd

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Our latest Employee Spotlight features Dwight Jackson, who supervises HSD Outreach Teams connecting people experiencing homelessness in central and south Seattle with available shelter and services. Read about Dwight's approach to this critical work: https://t.co/8zVwbZ6hRR

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Did you know that the City of Seattle is expanding eligibility for the Utility Discount Program to nearly 30% more customers next year? Find out if you might be eligible for these discounts or other utility bill assistance.
https://t.co/knZrsCbGgo

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Hundreds of young people from finished their Seattle Youth Employment Program internships this week. They included Imani Davenport, who made this TikTok about working with HSD's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Thank you and congrats, Imani! https://t.co/HYPwMsuq8s

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Applications are now open for Learn & Earn: Foundations! The Seattle Youth Employment Program provides job readiness training and career planning workshops for youth ages 16-24 entering the workforce. Get details, including eligibility requirements, at https://t.co/vqIUXmrr63.

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Thank you to @MayorOfSeattle Katie Wilson for stopping by our Summer Meals Program site at Van Asselt Community Center earlier today! The Summer Meals Program continues through 8/21 at sites across Seattle. Find a site near you at https://t.co/gvb5n62wTy or text FOOD to 509-509.

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Today, Seattle Human Services launched a Request for Qualifications process to ID qualified organizations interested in providing emergency shelter development, emergency shelter operations, and behavioral health care at emergency shelters. Get details: https://t.co/upe8Y8K3K4

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Tier 2 smoke and heat activations are now in place through Friday, Aug. 7. Visit https://t.co/q3ndUm2Njw to learn what that means (and how/where to stay cool) and go to https://t.co/FgpVMSPdek for updates on staying safe amid wildfire smoke.

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With elevated HeatRisk and air quality that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups forecasted, KCRHA is activating Tier 2 Severe Weather Protocols. We are activating air quality response protocols effective immediately and heat response protocols tomorrow. https://t.co/KbZ79T5vgB

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North Helpline and the Hunger Intervention Program are joining forces as North Seattle Food Connection! They're creating a place where clients can pick out groceries, enjoy a meal, receive housing assistance, and access other services — all under one roof.
https://t.co/0HZWz0jjGg